VICTORY OR DEATH URGED BY GRIVAS

NICOSIA, Cyprus, June 28—Gen. George Grivas, in his first ,public appearance since his re­cent return to this strife‐torn island, exhorted Greek Cypri­otes today to “march hand in hand toward victory or glorious death” in the struggle for a “free Cyprus.”

The 66‐year‐old former leader of the terrorist movement against the British addressed a crowd estimated by the police at 10,000 in Venizelos Square on the edge of the old walled city.

It was the first time that Greek Cypriotes have had a chance to see in the open the almost legendary leader of the terrorist uprising, which began in 1954 and ended five years with Cypriote independ­ence.

Under a blazing sun, the small mustached general ad­dressed the crowd for 20 min­utes. President Makarios, Gov­ernment ministers and Ambas­sador Meltiades Delivanis of Greece shared the podium with him.

He rejected compromise solu­tions for the strife bettiveenl Greek Cypriotes and the island's Turks, who make up about a fifth of the population. Opposi­tion by Turkish Cypriotes to a move by the Government last

Although there were occa­sional chants of his name and for enosis, or union with Greece, the crowd reacted less emotion­ally to the general's speech than many observers had ex­pected.

Signs and banners, a usual feature of Greek Cypriote ral­lies, were all but absent.

Scorning those who were “impertinently” questioning his secret return to Cyprus 16 days ago, the general, a Greek citi­zen who was born in Cyprus, said he had every right to be here to concern himself with “all the matters related to the present crisis.”

Works With Makarioa

“I have not come here as a politician or to mix in politics,” General Grivas declared. “I have come as a national lead­er, I have extended a hand to everybody and I am collaborat­ing with Archbishop Makarios, in perfect harmony.”

There has been speculation that the general, who favors self‐determination and enosis, will clash with the Archbishop, who favors self‐determination and independence.

General Grivas said his of­fer of friendship to Turkish Cypriots “will always hold gpod” despite its rejection last Thursday by Vice President Fazil Kutchuk, leader of the Turkish community.

The general said that Tur­kish Cypriotes could return to their homes in safety and that even those carrying arms need not fear for their lives.